Dishwasher Door Release Spring WP8268540

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 379 models · Reference price: $7.47

WP8268540 is a Whirlpool replacement part (dishwasher door release spring) for washers. Our fitment data lists 379 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WP8268540 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 8531239 — Dishwasher Control Panel
• W10757829 — Control Panel with Touchpad - Black

Other parts for model KUDI01ILBT0

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Barrier 8268547
• Control Panel 8531180
• Owner's Manual LIT8531129
• Pan Insert 8531330
• Panel 8171575
• Panel 8171576
• Panel 8270085
• Dishwasher Tub 8524618

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $7.47. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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